Category:
Plant Extracts
CAS NO:
Camptothecin plant extracts are bioactive isolates derived from Nothapodytes foetida and Camptotheca acuminata. The core process involves solvent extraction followed by chromatographic purification to yield high-purity alkaloids. Molecular formula: C20H16N2O4; CAS No.: 7689-03-4.
Strictly regulated due to potent cytotoxicity; requires PPE handling and storage at -20°C in desiccated conditions. Clinical use is limited to oncology under strict physician supervision.